While it acknowledges the reminder of the Department of Education (DepED) for its employees to observe and practice “professionalism” at all times, a teachers’ group on Wednesday, Nov. 9, urged the agency to clarify its newly-issued directive. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) The Teachers’...
The Department of Education (DepED) on Wednesday, Nov. 9, said that it is currently investigating the food poisoning incident in a public school in Iloilo after the death of one student and hospitalization of others, including some personnel. DepED / MB Visual Content Group Issuing a statement,...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a bill seeking to recognize the invaluable contribution and sacrifices of the country’s education sector by declaring May 16 as World Education Support Personnel Day. Lapid filed Senate Bill No. 1472 which seeks the observance of the National Education...
A total of 54 registered solo parents in Valenzuela City whose children are studying in the tertiary level received educational assistance from the city government on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) held the distribution of the education assistance at the...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines called the national government’s continuous “neglect” to the needs of educators and learners as “disheartening.” It said that amid the implementation of face-to-face classes, many educators and learners are still suffering from the...
Following the bomb threat that disrupted classes in Taguig schools, the Department of Education (DepED) on Monday, Nov. 7, urged the public not to spread news or messages on social media. (Photo from Unsplash) “We appeal to everyone to stop spreading unverified news and messages through social...
A week after the mandatory return to full face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, Nov. 7, said that 97.5 percent of public schools nationwide currently implement five days of in-person classes. Pupils of Rafael Palma Elementary School attend five days of full...
As long as it is school related or within the “school setting,” the Department of Education (DepED) said that teachers are still allowed to use social media platforms to reach out or communicate with their students. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) Education Spokesperson Michael Poa, during a...
As part of its activities in this year’s celebration of National Children’s Month (NCM), the Department of Education (DepED) is set to launch a campaign that aims to strengthen the department’s campaign against bullying. DepED / MB Visual Content Group DepED, to be spearheaded by the Child...
Hundreds of typhoon-hit teachers received assistance from their fellow educators to help ensure that they could continue to fulfill their teaching tasks. (Courtesy of ACT Philippines) Through the “Tulong Guro” project of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), around 400 teachers in 20...
The Department of Education (DepED) on Saturday, Nov. 5, confirmed the death of a public school teacher following the bus accident in Orani, Bataan. DepEd Central Office / DepED file photo “One of the participants, a teacher of Payatas B Elementary School, was declared dead on arrival at the...
The move of the Department of Education (DepED) asking teachers to cut their social media ties with learners is nothing but “ironic” and questionable, a group of education workers said on Saturday, Nov. 5. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) For the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...
